We are the full-service CT audio visual company that planners, businesses, and couples have counted on for over 18 years, covering events from the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford to the ballrooms at Saybrook Point Resort in Old Saybrook. Our crew tests every cable and mic before your guests arrive.
A keynote at the Hartford Marriott Downtown needs different gear than a shoreline ceremony at Harkness Memorial State Park. Here is every service we provide.
Our CT sound system rental packages range from a single wireless lapel mic for a 50-person boardroom in Hartford to a full line array for 2,000 guests at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville.
From 5,000-lumen units for the DoubleTree Stamford on First Stamford Place to 20,000-lumen laser projectors for the Bushnell Performing Arts Center on Capitol Avenue, we cover every venue and lighting condition.
Our LED walls go up at the Convention Center, the Society Room of Hartford on Asylum Street, and outdoor stages, with pixel pitch from 2.5mm to 6mm.
Our CT Audio Visual team deliver, mount, and configure displays for multi-room setups at venues like the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, ready before your first attendee walks in.
JBL, QSC, and Meyer Sound: from portable column speakers for cocktail hours to full line arrays for outdoor concerts at Levitt Pavilion in Westport.
Pioneer DJ decks, Allen and Heath mixers, and CDJ setups for weddings from Eolia Mansion on the shoreline to barn venues in Litchfield County.
Martin and Chauvet fixtures and wireless LED uplighting for events from intimate dinners in SoNo Norwalk to 1,000-person galas at XL Center in Hartford.
Every rental includes a certified technician from load-in to load-out. While some companies ship gear to your door with no support, we handle every technical issue on the floor.
CT audio visual rental starts at $300 for a basic mic and speaker setup for small meetings. Mid-size corporate events with projectors, screens, and wireless mics run $1,500 to $5,000. Full production setups with LED video walls and professional sound for 300 or more guests range from $8,000 to $25,000. The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) reports AV costs represent 15 to 25 percent of a total event budget.
Based on 1,000+ AV bookings we have completed at Connecticut venues since 2015, the average corporate event in Hartford spends $3,200 on AV. Fairfield County corporate events average $4,800 due to larger venue requirements and higher travel costs. Wedding AV in Connecticut averages $1,900 for indoor ceremonies and $2,600 for outdoor shoreline events requiring additional speaker coverage.
| Event Size | What Is Included | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Small (Under 100 guests) | 2 wireless mics, speaker pair, projector + screen, half-day technician | $400 to $900 |
| Mid-Size (100 to 500 guests) | Full sound system, 3 wireless mics, large display or projection, stage lighting, full-day technician | $2,000 to $6,000 |
| Large-Scale (500+ guests) | LED video wall, line array speakers, broadcast cameras, full lighting rig, production crew | $8,000 to $25,000+ |
| Included in Standard Quotes | Billed Separately |
|---|---|
| Equipment rental | Overnight or early load-in labor |
| Delivery to your Connecticut venue | Union venue surcharges |
| Setup and teardown | Power distribution panels and generators |
| One certified on-site technician | Same-day add-on equipment |
Every line item goes in writing before you sign. No lump-sum figures.
Wedding audio visual rental in Connecticut runs $800 to $3,500. A ceremony sound package with two wireless mics and one speaker pair costs $400 to $900. Adding reception audio, DJ support, uplighting, and a full-day technician brings the total to $1,500 to $3,500. Outdoor weddings at Harkness Memorial State Park or Eolia Mansion may need additional speaker coverage. Book six to eight weeks ahead during peak season, May through October.
A business projector rental runs $150 to $400 per day for a 4,000 to 6,000 lumen unit. Laser projectors for larger ballrooms at the Hartford Marriott Downtown or the DoubleTree Stamford run $600 to $1,500 per day. Most corporate packages bundle the projector, screen, and a technician for $500 to $1,200 total. Confirm ceiling height before booking, as many hotel corridors along I-84 between Farmington and Meriden have low drop ceilings.
Hartford is the Insurance Capital of the World. Companies like The Hartford, Aetna, and Cigna hold annual meetings at the Connecticut Convention Center, and we have supported Fortune 500 events at downtown Hartford hotel meeting rooms.
From Litchfield County tent weddings to shoreline ceremonies at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, we know every venue’s power supply and acoustic conditions before we load in.
We have supported graduation ceremonies at Yale University in New Haven, commencements at UConn Storrs, and galas at Quinnipiac and Fairfield University. Purchase orders accepted.
Reliable audio and display setups for events at Bushnell Park in Hartford, Middlesex County town halls, and nonprofit galas statewide.
LED video walls and display builds at the Connecticut Convention Center and Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport.
Wireless mic systems, digital mixers, and speaker arrays for churches across West Hartford, Glastonbury, and New Haven.
Full PA systems, stage monitors, and live mixing at Levitt Pavilion in Westport and private shows at Infinity Music Hall in Hartford.
“The team was on-site two hours before doors opened at the Connecticut Convention Center. Not one issue during our six-hour conference. They had backup gear staged before we even knew we needed it.”
“We had our wedding at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford and the sound carried perfectly across the lawn. Everyone heard the vows. The technician even stayed through the first hour of the reception to make sure the transition went clean.”
“I manage events across the state and this is the only AV team that reads the room spec before they show up. They know Fairfield County venues in ways no out-of-state company ever does.”
The best audio visual companies in CT for corporate events all pass the same four-point check. Use this to evaluate any vendor before you sign a contract.
| What to Check | Green Flag | Red Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment list | Named brands: Shure, QSC, d&b, JBL | “Professional grade” with no brand names listed |
| Technician policy | Certified tech on-site for full event | Equipment shipped to your door only |
| Quote format | Full line-item breakdown before signing | Lump-sum total or estimate |
| Local CT knowledge | Names specific venues and knows load-in rules | Serves “all of New England” with no venue history |
A 2024 Northstar Meetings Group survey found 67 percent of event planners reported unexpected AV charges after their events. The difference is always in the quote format. A local Connecticut company knows that the Connecticut Convention Center on Columbus Boulevard has specific union load-in protocols, that Stamford hotel ballrooms have variable ceiling heights by floor, and that outdoor venues along the Saugatuck River in Westport need waterproof cabling and generator backup plans. An out-of-state company shipping gear to your door does not.
A hybrid event needs a PTZ camera on stage, an encoder like a Blackmagic ATEM, a clean audio feed to the stream, and hardwired internet. Confirm fiber availability with your venue 30 days out.
Cameras, encoders, and platform integration for YouTube Live, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams at Connecticut conferences.
Broadcast-quality capture at any Connecticut location, from boardrooms in Hartford to private estates in Greenwich.
Since 2006, we have covered hundreds of Connecticut venues from the Garde Arts Center in New London to the Palace Theatre in Stamford.
Shure wireless systems, QSC amplifiers, d&b audio technik line arrays, Martin lighting, and Christie laser projectors. Not consumer gear.
Every cable, mic, and display is tested at our warehouse before it loads onto the truck.
Your account manager handles everything from your first quote call to final load-out, with no transferred calls.
Every quote lists equipment, delivery, setup, teardown, and technician hours. You know every cost before you sign.
Connecticut Convention Center (Columbus Boulevard), Hartford Marriott Downtown (Trumbull Street), Bushnell Performing Arts Center (Capitol Avenue), Society Room (Asylum Street), XL Center.
DoubleTree Stamford (First Stamford Place), Palace Theatre (Atlantic Street), Foundation House Greenwich, The Warehouse at FTC Fairfield.
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale (Temple Street), Woolsey Hall, College Street Music Hall, Harkness Memorial State Park (Waterford).
Garde Arts Center (New London), Mohegan Sun Arena (Uncasville), Fox Theater at Foxwoods (Mashantucket), Lyman Allyn Art Museum (New London).
These mistakes cause most AV failures at events.
Many Hartford hotel ballrooms have lower ceilings than venue photos show. We request floor plans before finalizing any rigging order.
Hotel in-house AV vendors often charge 30 to 50 percent more than independent companies. Most venue contracts allow outside AV if you negotiate before signing.
Outdoor sites like Levitt Pavilion in Westport need far more speaker coverage than indoor rooms of the same guest count.
A 2024 Northstar Meetings Group survey found 67 percent of event planners hit with unexpected AV charges. Always ask for a line-by-line quote.
Sound checks catch 90 percent of issues before they reach your audience. We build a 90-minute tech window into every event timeline.
Many national AV companies ship gear with no on-site support. Our technicians are on the floor at every Connecticut event.
Hartford’s Q4 corporate calendar, Yale’s fall alumni season, and fall weddings all compete for the same AV crews from September through November. Book four to eight weeks ahead.
Call or fill out the contact form with your event date, venue, and guest count. We respond with a line-item quote the same business day.
Once you approve the quote, we lock in your equipment list, assign your technician, and coordinate load-in and power access with the venue.
We arrive early, run signal checks, and brief your presenter. Your technician stays on the floor for the entire event.
Voted Best Audio Visual Company in Connecticut by the Wedding Wire & the Knot Best of Weddings. Named a preferred AV vendor by the Connecticut Convention Center and recognized by the Connecticut Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) for excellence in corporate event production.
Our CT audio visual team operates out of Hartford and Danbury, covering every corner of Connecticut and crossing into New York and Massachusetts when your event calls for it. Whether your event is in a downtown Hartford ballroom, a Fairfield County hotel, or a venue just across the state line, the same certified technicians and professional-grade equipment make the trip.
No market in Connecticut is too small, and no out-of-state event too far when booked through us as the primary AV vendor. Same-day quotes for every location.
Tony’s love for music began with his first instrument — the Accordion. His passion grew through playing in bands and performing for crowds as large as 40,000 people across the country. Today he brings that same energy and love for music to every wedding and event he performs at.
Carlos co-founded CNT Entertainment with a vision to bring world-class entertainment to Connecticut couples and families. His passion for creating unforgettable moments and his deep connection to music drive everything CNT stands for today.
Book Carlos →Tell us your event date, venue, and guest count. We send a full itemized quote the same day.
